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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1943
Page
2
The text outlines volunteer aid to sick and wounded soldiers, to act in relief matters in accord with military and naval authorities, and to serve as a communication medium between the people of the United States and their Army and Navy. It emphasizes the mission and importance of the role.
The Presbyterian Woman s Auxiliary announces the new church year with two circles. Circle 1 led by Mrs. W N Hardeman meets at her home on Tuesday April 13 at 3 30 PM. Circle 2 led by Mrs John L Phillips meets at Mrs Lewis L Wilkins home on Tuesday April 13 at 3 30 PM. The coming president Mrs Lee Craven is welcomed and thanks are given to outgoing president Mrs L R Allen for two faithful years. Members urged to attend next week s circle meetings.
The Junction Parent-Teacher Association holds its April meeting on Wednesday April 14 at 4 PM in the high school auditorium. The program includes a devotional by Mrs Dillard Stapp a concert by the Art Department and a talk by Principal W W Gregory. A note urges scrap metal donations for the army indicating readers may be tired of giving.
Girl Scouting in Junction struggles to start a troop though 10 to 15 year olds express interest. Mrs. F. Lee Herndon leads meetings at 12 Riverside Place with skill and nature study programs. A Friday 5 pm meeting invites more girls to join. eight regular attendees needed to register. A picnic on South Llano included Janice Connor and others.
The Buckner Orphans Home Egg Shower organized by Junction Baptist Women’s Missionary Society collects eggs during spring. Contributions may be left at Mrs. J. B. Means or Mrs. D. L. Williams or the Junction Eagle office, with a final deadline of Saturday April 17.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church invited husbands for a social hour at Mr. and Mrs. Edgar McLendon on Tuesday evening March 30. The event centered on spring themed readings seed collections and songs followed by a plate lunch for members and guests.
Mexican young people of the Baptist Mission were entertained Friday night April 2 at the Baptist Church. Refreshments followed games and activities for Jesus Menchaca Antonio Sanchez Max Sanchez Aurora Sanchez Joe Pompa Martha Sepeda Severiano Angiuano Maurio Angiuano Ramon Castillo Pappias Castillo Estella Menchaca Martin Aviles Jovita Galvan Emilio Galvan Berta Torres Juan De Lo Santos Magdalena Galvan Mrs Earl Ashley and Mrs G E Kindrick.
On March 31 the War Department stopped discharging men over 38 and placed them in inactive status in the enlisted reserve corps. To transfer they must request it to enter an essential industry and provide a War Manpower Commission statement showing release is desired. They may be recalled at the commission's request.
Dan St Clair and daughter visited. London school rode creek outing after April Fool’s Day. Mrs Jessie Decker visits relatives. Dave Stewart seeks care. Joe Wilson moves from Alva Fisher place. Jack McMillen sells property. London tennis team defeats Long Mountain. Hamp Goodman faces operation. local farming activity ongoing with chick sales and egg output. Panthers rumored. further details next week.
Ben Ryder notes that the West included respectable folk who weeded out undesirables amid gunplay and saloons. He cites a brewing industry clean-up program aimed at ensuring beer is handled responsibly in building a better community.
John M. Hawkins expresses sincere thanks for the vote in the Junction mayoral race. He notes not enough votes for victory but appreciates the strong support and bears goodwill toward friends who did not vote for him. He ends with encouragement to keep fighting.
Sugar coupon No 12 coffee stamp and meat red stamps dates listed. Gasoline A book coupons four gallons each March 22 to May 21. Shoes stamp 17 valid through June 15. Tires inspections required by specific dates. Book 1 for those not registered by January 15 1943 may obtain from local war price and ration board. Book 2 blue stamps D E F total 48 points valid March 25 to April 30.
The Kimble County Commissioners Court, under House Bill 749, designates a portion of the South Llano River near Junction as a fish sanctuary. A proclamation by the Texas Game, Fish and Oyster Commission on March 3, 1943 prohibits fishing in the sanctuary from May 1, 1943 to May 1, 1948. Executive Secretary Wm. J. Tucker signs the notice.
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